Gradient s.r.o., Plzenska 221/130, 150 00 Praha 5, tel+fax +420257216319, www.gradient.cx, [email protected].
The Golden4 is the first Gradient glider where we have used Everlast, a double-coated
Porcher material. Everlast was developed by Gradient in co-operation with Porcher Sport,
and this exclusive material provides gliders with long-term stability and durability.
Inside, the inner working of the profile is a result of Gradient’s sports class glider development.
Using the latest software means the tension of the profile could be increased without
compromise. These improvements have allowed the Gradient team to tune the whole wing
without compromising safety.
Small, simple details make this glider complete. Gradient has paid attention to details too,
including: new low-drag micro attachment points on the wing tips; clearing holes on the wing
tips; split A-risers with special karabiners; and a new rucksack, inner bag and riser bag.
Length of the Golden4 risers (mm):
Size 22
A1,A2
B
C
non-accelerated
440
440
440
accelerated
320
340
440
Size 24
A1,A2
B
C
non-accelerated
460
460
460
accelerated
330
353
460
Size 26
A1,A2
B
C
non-accelerated
480
480
480
accelerated
345
370
480
Size 28 + 30
A1,A2
B
C
non-accelerated
500
500
500
accelerated
360
385
500
2.2. Technical data
Golden4
22
24
26
28
30
Flat area
m2
22.42
24.40
26.57
28.95
31.30
Projected area
m2
19.31
21.02
22.89
24.94
26.98
Span
m
10.89
11.35
11.86
12.38
12.88
Projected span
m
8.96
9.35
9.75
10.18
10.59
Aspect ratio
5.3
5.3
5.3
5.3
5.3
Projected aspect ratio
4.16
4.16
4.16
4.16
4.16
Max. chord
m
2.58
2.69
2.81
2.93
3.05
Min. chord
m
0.62
0.64
0.67
0.70
0.73
Number of cells
51
51
51
51
51
Line consumption
m
230.7
240.7
251.2
262.2
272.7
Weight of the glider
kg
4.3
4.9
5.2
5.6
5.9
Min. take-off weight
kg
62
75
85
95
110
Max. take-off weight
kg
77
90
100
115
130
Certification EN / LTF
B
B
B
B
B
* Take-off weight is the weight of the pilot plus equipment and paraglider (18 kg to 25 kg)
2.
A1 A2 B
C
